Devon financial adviser Mark Anthony Jensen has been banned by the FCA after he was found guilty of £1.2m worth of fraud and jailed for more than five years.

Former Zurich European chief executive Gary Shaughnessy has been awarded a CBE for services to business and charity in King Charles’ birthday honours list.

Zurich has launched standalone critical illness insurance to support those who want coverage separate from life insurance cover.

Zurich has relaxed its life insurance underwriting following restrictions introduced last year.